Special Announcements

The Dallas Public Library received a grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission TexTreasures program to help preserve, digitize and place online the Murphy and Bolanz collectionof real estate maps of Dallas County between 1880-1920. Genealogists and family history researchers are assisted in tracing their roots through property ownership and transfer notes. Historic groups and preservationists can locate old cemeteries, streets, parks and landmarks.

Welcome ... my name is Linda-Jeanne Dolby and I'm responsible for Dallas County. I do not actually have any rootsin Dallas County, but I live here and my interest in genealogy and the USGenWeb Project in particular, have led me to volunteer my time. Please contact me if you would like to contribute in any way to this project or to adopt one of the towns located within Dallas County to further develop the resources of that town. Any help will be appreciated.

It is believed the single or lone star is derived from the Bonnie Blue flag that flew over Texas from 1836 to 1839. It was under this flag that the people of Texas fought the Texas Revolution against Mexico. Texas won the war and declared its independence in 1836 and became the Republic of Texas. Texas remained an independent republic until it became a state on December 29, 1845. The color blue stands for loyalty, white for purity and red for bravery.

Announcements and Area Events

Every Sunday, the Dallas Morning News publishes a column entitled "Family Tree" in the Today section of the paper.

Dallas County, Texas Discussion List (thru email). To subscribe send email to TXDALLAS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM and type SUBSCRIBE in the message field. For digest mode, send email to TXDALLAS-D-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM and type SUBSCRIBE in the message field. The moderator is Jo Autrey.

Reunion Announcements

There are still some towns in Dallas County that are available for adoption, but already have some basic information listed. If you would like to adopt one of the available towns to further develop its resources, please contact Linda-Jeanne Dolby.